Global Development - BA (Hons)

Examine the economic, political and historical legacies of inequality that continue to shape our world and learn how to creatively solve today's challenges. Our Global Development programme offers unparalleled scope for understanding contemporary challenges across the Global South and the multiple ways that colonial legacies, globalised economies, and an increasingly interconnected world affect the lives of people and communities everywhere. Our leading researchers will introduce you to the forefront of development debates as you develop the skills for evidence-based responses to global challenges. International immersion Our Global Development programme offers exceptional student choice for studying international issues across multiple disciplines, with opportunities to pursue language learning where available. You will start your international journey in the first semester of your first year with a trip to Malta to examine the intersecting issues of migration, sustainability and small-island development. Over the course of your degree you will be taught by academics who have made a direct impact in their fields of research — people working across issues of technology, democracy, urbanisation, health, international migration, urban water, gender-based violence, and much more. You will also have opportunities to engage with practitioners and experts as you develop the critical analytical and communication skills needed for career success. Many of our students make an impact before they graduate through our integrated, innovative approach to teaching and learning. Recent students have published their coursework in The Guardian and the Financial Times. If you want to challenge yourself while addressing some of the most pressing issues of today, the BA Global Development offers exceptional breadth of choice, strong career development, and the tools to make a real difference.